Bill was born on January 29, 1945 in Fort Smith, Arkansas to Alice (Berry) Needham and Charles William Needham and passed away on June 19, 2022 in Pocola, Oklahoma. He was preceded in death by his parents, C.W. and Alice Needham; brothers, Charles and Bobby Needham; sons, Marshall Needham and Charley Houck; son in-law, Paul Lofts. Bill was a member of Trinity Baptist Church. Where he was a Sunday School teacher for the boys class. He loved to go fishing for crappie. He worked for Southern Steel Wire for 35 years as a manager. He loved the Lord with all his heart. He will be greatly missed by all.
This is from his daughter Sandra. He was a good dad. He welcomed all kids into our home and treated them as his own. He was so loved and respected by so many people. I have heard that my dad had huge effect on their lives! It means so much to me. He introduced me to Jesus. He was a man of few words. I will miss him terribly! But I have much hope and joy that I will get to spend an eternity in paradise with my daddy. But most of all and most importantly with Jesus!
Survivors include: wife, Ruby Needham; daughters, Sandra Bailey and husband Aaron, Sharon Lofts, Elizabeth Dunn and husband John; sons, Todd Gallant, Steven Neal and wife Cindy; sisters, Linda Needham, Anna Needham; 18 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Alex Needham, Gary Needham, C.J. Dunn, Charles Lofts, Toby Williams.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Tom Harrald, Jerry Chapman, Bud Whaley.
Visitation will be will be Thursday from 6-8pm.
The family has chosen to entrust the care of the services to Evans & Miller Funeral Home, Poteau, OK
'' Buddy'' MAY THE ROAD
ReplyDeleterise up to meet you,
May the wind be
always at your back,
May the sun shine
warm upon your face,
May the rains fall
soft upon your fields.
And until we meet again,
May the Lord
Hold you in the palm of
His Hand.
Your Cousins, Sharion Trantham, Viviene Cumbie
I love you Daddy
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